Recovery support services: Vanderbilt Recovery Support (VRS) provides a supportive and accountable community for individuals concerned about their alcohol or other drug misuse and those actively in recovery from addiction. This collegiate recovery program offers biweekly meetings, monthly seminars, and recovery housing. Additionally, a support group for friends and family is offered.
Strategic Plan for Vanderbilt’s Mental Health & Wellbeing
https://www.vanderbilt.edu/wellbeing/Strategic-Plan-for-Vanderbilt-Mental-Health-2018.pdf
Open Meeting Information
For: Students (undergraduates, graduate/professional), residents, fellows, faculty, staff, and community members
Recovery Support Meeting
Location: VRS Lounge, Center for Student Wellbeing, 1211 Stevenson Center Lane, Nashville, TN *Across from the Zerfoss Student Health Center*
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 12:00noon to 1:00pm
Location: Center for Student Wellbeing Classroom, 1211 Stevenson Center Lane
When: Every Thursday
Time: 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Friends & Family Meeting
Location: VRS Lounge, Center for Student Wellbeing, 1211 Stevenson Center Lane
When: Every Thursday
Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Parking Information: Pay parking is available on the second floor of the 25th Avenue garage along with metered parking spots on 24th Avenue. The parking to the side of the Center for Student Wellbeing belongs to the Student Health Center and is not available for use.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Location: St. Augustine’s Chapel (Vanderbilt’s Campus), 200 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 12:00noon to 1:00pm
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
Location: St. Augustine’s Chapel (Vanderbilt’s Campus)
When: Every Saturday Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Parking Information: Pay parking is available on the second floor of the 25th Avenue garage along with metered parking spots on 24th Avenue. Metered parking is also available on West End.
Recovery Housing
Recovery Housing, a sober living and learning community, is available for undergraduate students. Sober suites and single rooms are located on campus through an application process. Students in Recovery Housing are provided with individual mentorship, weekly meetings, randomized drug screening, peer accountability, in addition to a discreet and substance-free living environment.
Access articles about Vanderbilt Recovery Support (Collegiate Recovery Program in The Tennessean and Recovery Campus magazine)
Need information about weekly student recovery support meetings?
Call Vanderbilt Recovery Support (VRS) at 615-343-4740
Email us at recovering@vanderbilt.edu
Additional questions?
Contact Katherine Drotos Cuthbert at 615-343-4740 or katherine.s.drotos@vanderbilt.edu